Plant Engineer

Job Overview:

As the Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the process management and engineering of our plants, collaborating closely with plant managers. You will play a key role in maintaining safety standards, improving shop efficiency, and contributing to the company’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, implement, and manage safety, quality control (QC), and maintenance programs with a focus of ultimately bringing down total production costs.
• Collaborate with plant managers to achieve production goals while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Analyze weekly production data and propose and help implement improvements as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and solve equipment issues, ensuring smooth operations across all plants.
• Coordinate with field operations and detailing departments to maintain smooth project execution.
• Manage the 6-week look-ahead schedule for specialty machines.
• Control inventory of rebar, couplers, and all materials ensuring cost-effective shop management.
• Assist in workforce planning, hiring, and development of shop staff.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, minimizing risk related to complaints, litigation, audits, and inspections.
• Participate in budget planning and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform weekly plant load balancing across three shops.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure plant operations are aligned with the company’s safety and quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor key operational systems, such as maintenance schedules, safety protocols, and quality control measures.
• Maintain and improve production efficiency by analyzing data and proposing strategic changes.
• Coordinate between various departments (Field Operations, Detailing, and Shop Teams) to ensure smooth project flow and production scheduling.
• Provide direct leadership and guidance to plant teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and performance standards.
• Perform regular assessments of equipment, troubleshoot issues, and recommend or execute improvements.
• Collaborate with the VP of Fabrication and plant managers to develop staffing strategies, hiring plans, and budget forecasts.
• Oversee shop inventory management to control costs and reduce waste.
• Facilitate weekly load balancing across plants to optimize resource utilization.
• Travel between the Fontana, Fresno, and Pittsburg shops to ensure consistency and efficiency in plant operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in an engineering-related position (construction, industrial, or manufacturing).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with an ability to foster positive relationships across teams.
• Experience in safety management, quality control, and plant maintenance.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and implement cost-saving measures.